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FY57 XYR

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,984 mi
Last recorded88,984 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XYR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,984 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Sep 2017 88,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,050 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear slightly low effort from handbrake

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded & leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2016 76,050 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear slightly low effort from handbrake

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sump corroded & leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,409 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Sep 2015 64,184 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,135 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,474 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,270 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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FY57 XYR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY57 XYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY57 XYR registered?

FY57 XYR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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